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Book Review - "Remains of Innocence" by J.A. Jance

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right side bar. Remains Of Innocence has J. A. Jance once again writing a great storyline...

Published Fri, Aug 01 2014 12:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

B-1 Bomber For Sale (Visa, Master charge accepted)

This one's been making the rounds lately..from Billings, Montana... Some B1B bombers, stationed in Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota were operating around the Billings, Montana area. The story goes like this: One bomber was doing practice approaches and...

Published Fri, Aug 01 2014 9:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

The current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas has led to numerous claims that both sides have violated the laws of war. Civilian casualties are inevitable in war; the question is when are they acceptable. There is no Book of the...

Published Sun, Aug 03 2014 9:21 PM by BLACKFIVE

And Now They Got a General

As Jimbo said, this is a big deal BTW... Several news organizations, citing anonymous military sources, report that an American two-star major general was killed in the assassination-style attack. If confirmed, it would be the highest ranking military...

Published Tue, Aug 05 2014 11:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Fallen But Never Forgotten

Last Flight

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle M. Taylor scans for enemy activity while manning a .50-caliber machine gun during the final flight of a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter over Afghanistan's Helmand province, Aug. 16, 2012. Tyler, a crew chief, is assigned...

Published Mon, Aug 27 2012 2:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

The Ripley Race 2012

Get ready for the 4th Annual Ripley Race. If you don't know about Colonel Ripley, go here and learn about an amazing Marine (and the first Marine to be inducted into the US Army Hall of Fame). The Race is a 5k (there is a 1k fun run for kids) throughout...

Published Tue, Aug 28 2012 1:15 AM by BLACKFIVE

The 2012 Paralypmics Begin Today!

First, this video is a great introduction into the United States Paralympic program. It's worth your time to watch: Next, the Military Times has a nice piece about the 20 former and current military Paralympians and the events in which they will be...

Published Wed, Aug 29 2012 12:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

President Obama to be made honorary Green Beret

The awesome Duffleblog has the scoop: Fort Bragg, NC – The White House Press Office announced today that President Obama will soon be inducted into the Special Forces Association and receive an honorary Green Beret. Officials have said the honor will...

Published Thu, Aug 30 2012 3:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor, Bust Their Chops

President Obama Sends Form Letters to Fallen SEAL Families but Pens an Original to Heavy D's Family

Gateway Pundit has the letters and the scoop. Go check it out - apparently, Al Sharpton read Obama's original letter at the funeral for Heavy D. Over at IBD, an editorial that focuses on the issue: ...'I don't take these folks too seriously...

Published Fri, Aug 31 2012 1:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

So How Much Does an F-35 Actually Cost

An F-35 Lightning II maneuvers overhead during its first flight at Eglin Air Force Base, April 23. The jet is a fifth generation, single engine, stealth capable strike fighter and can perform close air support, tactical bombing and air defense missions...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 1:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Biggest laugh of the year- Obama SEAL action figure

OK this is just so pitiful that I can't even get mad about it. After the excitement of hearing that President Obama orchestrated the strike and kill against Osama bin Laden, it didn't take long to put out an action figure of the Commander in Chief...

Published Thu, May 12 2011 1:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Obama unveils ISIS Strategy sponsored by Letter D

During his Press Conference at the end of the NATO Summit today, President Obama test flew his new ISIS/ISIL strategy. I think this has real promise.

Published Fri, Sep 05 2014 6:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Where was the Cavalry for Benghazi?

An icon of the Old West is the bugle sounding the charge as the cavalry rides to the rescue of Americans in peril. We had an isolated outpost in Benghazi under attack by murderous savages, they sent for help and they got...Jack. Hillary Clinton and her...

Published Mon, Sep 08 2014 11:23 PM by BLACKFIVE

A Tired Marine Writes A Letter to America

Reposted from 2004, we received this letter from a Marine Corps Officer to his father, responding on what he would write to America...it might even be more important today than back in 2004. From then First Lieutenant Brown, USMC: September 11, 2004 Dear...

Published Wed, Sep 10 2014 1:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Bust Their Chops

No Greater Sacrifice awards dinner

I attended the annual awards dinner put on by No Greater Sacrifice, a group that provides college educations for the children of fallen and wounded warriors. That is obviously a great cause and the evening was a fitting tribute to out warrior class and...

Published Thu, May 26 2011 12:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

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